Judo Club

When I was high school student, I belonged to Judo club. Today, I went to club reunion. It was held in downtown. My club members are unique. They have each dream. I hope that they succeed. Our teacher joined in the party. He is very good teacher. I respect him. I enjoyed the party. I had a good time. (59words)

My Cat

My cat is Lili. She is cute and quick. But she is selfishness. When I come in Kotatsu Lili is, she bite my foot. And she is very active. She goes out every day. And she always catches insects and birds. I want to make her to stop the bad action because insects and birds are very pitiful. But I love her. (62words)

My Birthday

Today is my birthday. Some my friends gave me birthday mails. I was happy. I am 21 years old. Time is very fast! I don’t want to get old. When I looked back my life, I was emotive. My mother bought birthday cake. It was fruit cake. It was very delicious. Recently, I often eat cake. So I am fat! (60words)

Places I want to go<4>

I want to go to Hokkaido. Hokkaido is very wide and has big nature. When I went to department store, Hokkaido market took place. There were a lot of specialties of Hokkaido. I ate some foods. Especially, seafood was very delicious! And I bought cake. And I went back my home. I ate the cake with my grandmother. It was very delicious. I thought Hokkaido was very good place! So I decided to go to Hokkaido someday. But Hokkaido is very cold. I was bone and live in Kumamoto. So maybe I can’t stand the cold. I hope Hokkaido market come in Kumamoto again.(104words)

Christmas

Today is Christmas Eve and tomorrow is Christmas. I went to downtown after class. There were some people wear Santa Claus costume. And cake shops looked very busy. Clerks sold Christmas cakes front of their shop. I wanted to buy Christmas cake. But I have no money, I have only 100 yen. When I was child, I was looking forward to give me present from Santa Claus. I used to get up early in Christmas morning. And when I found present near my pillow, I was so happy. Today, there aren’t Christmas cake in my home, but our dinner was sushi. So I am so happy.(106words)

Movie Review 6

I watched a movie. The movie is ‘Whale Rider.’ This is New Zealand’s movie. The main character is Paikea. She was born in Maori line. She is only child in the line of the tribe’s chief because her mother and her twin brother died during childbirth. But Maori has traditional rule. In Maori, the leader should be the first-born son. She was named same name to hero ‘Paikea.’So her grandfather ‘Koro’ always thinks Pai is useless child. But he had the other side of loving her. Her father ‘Polo’ came home when she was 12 years old. Koro hope Polo will be next leader. But he rejected the proposal. And Pai suffered her being. Polo asked she go out the town with Polo. But she heard whales voice in the car. So she stopped that she go out the town. Koro trained boys in the town because he must decide next leader. But he didn’t find next leader. He found some whales were thrown on beach. They tried to return the whales to beach. But whales didn’t move. They gave up. But when Pai rode on biggest whale, the whale and other whales returned to sea. And Pai became leader.
I think Koro suffered between his vocation and his love. Finally, he liberated the worry. And Pai became leader. So I am happy. The movie is so mysterious. I heard Maori. But I didn’t know the folk. The movie showed me about Maori. The legend of Maori is mysterious and fantastic. I am interested in Maori. My friend ‘Narumi’ likes New Zealand. So I want to talk about Maori. I found every area has mysterious legend. Japan has a lot of legend. So there are more many legends around the world. I could be interested in the legends. I want to know Maori more. And someday, I want to go to New Zealand. (313words)

Countries I want to visit

I want to visit Italy because I like Italy. Italy is traditional country and has deep culture. Especially, I want to go to Rome. I studied history of Rome Empire. So if I go to Italy, I will see a lot of historic site. But I heard there are many snatches in Italy. So I must hold my bag very hard. I want to go to Egypt too. I want to see pyramid and ride a camel. Egypt is very mysterious. I don’t know Egypt very much. So if I go to Egypt, I learn the country. Let’s go together!(100words)

Winter Vacation

Winter vacation is coming soon! The vacation has some events. It is Christmas and New Year. And 26 is my birthday! I have not plan in Christmas. But maybe I will go to sushi restaurant with my family. Next day, there is my birthday. I will eat birthday cake. And New Year is coming soon! I will go back my home. And I am looking forward to eat rice cake. I have a lot of things I want to do. But I have one thing I must to do. It is study! I want to pass the public employee test in next year. So I must study very hard. So I must study in Christmas, New Year and my birthday!(120words)

History

I went to Kumamoto castle with my friends last month. I was born and live in Kumamoto for twenty years. But I had never been to the castle because I wasn’t interested in the castle. But sometime, when I taught Japanese to exchange student, I thought what the fascination of Kumamoto is. So I decided to visit Kumamoto castle. When I saw Kumamoto castle, I was surprised by the scale and skill. We went to Tensyukaku. The view is very good. And we took a lot of pictures. I like Kiyomasa Kato. I want to go to Kumamoto castle again. (100words)

The Book I Read

I read various books. I read a book last summer. The book’s name is ‘Himawari-no-sakanai-natsu.’ The book was mystery story. But when I began to read the book, I felt horror. But I gradually entered the story. The book was very fun. By the way, I want to read classical literature because I am interested in the literature. I want to read ‘Heike-Monogatari’ and ‘Houzyouki.’ The books are very famous and important in Japan. And the books were written by fluent Japanese. I decided to read the books someday. And I want to read modern literature too. Especially, I will read books written by Souseki Natsume. (106words)

Places I Want to Go

I want to go to Okinawa. I went to Okinawa with my club members two years ago. But then it was raining. So next time, I want to go to Okinawa in fine weather day. Okinawa is warm and there are fantastic views. Especially, I like sea around Okinawa. The sea is very beautiful. Its color is clear blue. And there are a lot of fishes which have beautiful colorful skin. In Okinawa, there are a lot of delicious foods. They are very unique. When I go to Okinawa, I want to see beautiful views around the island. I will go to Okinawa with my family. (106words)

Country I Want to Visit <2>

I want to visit Korea. Korea is neighbor. And there are closely relation between Japan and Korea. Korea has traditional culture. And airport is very wide and useful. I don't know the airport's name. Korean women are very beautiful. Kimchi is good for beauty. When I go to Korea, I go to beauty salon and buy a lot of cosmetics. And I want to eat broiled meat. My mother and my grandmother love Korea. They always watch Korea dramas. They love the actors. I don’t understand their mind. It is secret! 笑 I am looking forward to visit Korea. Let’s go! (101words)

My Friend <2>

I have some friends. They have each dream. Narumi is going to go to New Zealand and study English next year. She loves New Zealand. She was study hard. When I was happy, she passed the test. But I will be sad because I will not meet her during her stay in New Zealand. Yuki wants to be a stewardess. So she studies hard and she prepares for employment test. The test is very hard. But I believe she will be stewardess. I want to listen to the experiences story when she becomes stewardess. I follow them and I study hard like them. (103words)

My friend <1>

Ai is my friend. She is funny girl! She is very fun and unique and active. She has long hair. I want her hair. My friends went to my house last Thursday. And they said ‘Call your friend (girl).’ So I called Ai and asked to come to my house. Ai answers soon ‘Yes!’ And we drank in my house. They were very fun. We enjoyed talk in all the night. Ai’s talk is very fun because she has a lot of various experiences. And I like to hear her talk. Today, she is going to come to my house. I am looking forward to talk with her. (108words)

My Pets

I have two pets. The one is dog. Her name is Caramel because her hair color is like a caramel color. She is very friendly. So she can’t be watchdog. She is always hungry. When I eat something, she always tries to rob my foods. And she likes to go to walk because she is given snacks after walk. So she is little fat. The other is cat. She name is LiLi. She is fickle and active. But especially, she is little friendly. When I use PC, she often go on the keyboard. They are very cute. I love them. (100words)

The Book I Read <2>

My favorite writer is Ryotaro Shiba. He is very famous author in Japan. He had written a lot of books. Especially, he had written a lot of history novels. When I read his book, I thought history is very interesting. I read a book ‘Yonisumuhibi’ written by Ryotaro Shiba. The main characters were Syoin Yosida and Shinsaku Takasugi. They were very favorite persons in Japan. But I didn’t know them. But when I read the book, I like them. Still, I read the book only. So I want to read his other books. And I want to gain my interest. (100words)

Places I Want to Go <2>

I want to go to Kyoto because Kyoto has a lot of attracting. When I was junior high school student, we went to Kyoto in school excursion. Then I saw some temples. When I was high school student, we also went to Kyoto in school excursion. Then I enjoyed the green tea parfait and shopping than sightseeing. So I want to go to Kyoto again. If I go to Kyoto, I will see temples. And I want to visit Kyoto when the cherry blossoms are at their best. And I want to see Maiko because they are very beautiful. I am looking forward to visit Kyoto someday. (107words)

Country I Want to Visit <1>

I have a lot of countries I want to visit. Especially, I want to go to London and Paris. My sister visited the cities with her friend last year. She stayed in the cities for two weeks. She told me the attraction of the cities. So I decided to visit London and Paris. She said ‘The fashion in the cities was very cute.” And she bought a lot of clothes. They were very cute. She showed me a lot of pictures. The scene was really attractive. So I want to go to the cities. Now I don’t have money. So I can’t go to there now. I hope I will go to there someday. (114words)

Japanese

I want to the International Interchange Center as teaching Japanese volunteer last Sunday. It is first time. So I did free talk with Chinese student. She is really good. Her husband works in Kumamoto. So she came to Japan with her husband. She is brilliant person. She said ‘I had to read a newspaper everyday from six.’ I respect her. I found I am happy that various country people come to Japan and know about Kumamoto. I want to tell them attraction of Kumamoto and Japan. So I am going to go to the center next Sunday and teach Japanese. (100words)

My Dream

I don't have big dream. But I have a lot of things I must do. First, I must get Writing credit because I want to graduate university.　Second, I must study for employment test. I want to be public employee. So I must study very hard. If I can be public employee, I want to save money. And I will travel alone. I want to visit foreign countries.　And I must pay back my scholarship! Finally, I want to visit Tokyo because Tokyo is a center of politics and economy. I’m interested in these fields. I want to know change my country and around the world. (106words)

Movie Review 5

I watched the movie ‘Groundhog Day.’ The main character is Phil Connors. He is a TV meteorologist. He was selfish and has a lot of confidence. His producer is Rita. She was very pretty and kind. His cameraman is Larry. He has some mustache. In winter, they went to Pennsylvania because they must report on the festival on February 2. The festival is the annual Groundhog Day festival with Punxsutawney Phil. Phil Connors didn’t want to report the festival because he thought he is very famous and he should report bigger news. But a strange occurrence came to him. When he got up at 6:00a.m, he notices a strange. He looked out. He notices that today is Groundhog Day, it is February 2! He repeated Groundhog Day every day. He had an idea. It is to do wrongs because tomorrow didn’t come. First, he enjoyed the situation a little. But he tired the situation. He killed himself again and again. But when he got up at 6:00a.m, he returned to Groundhog Day. He tried telling the situation to Rita. First, Rita didn’t believe him. But he was eased by time with Rita. And he changed himself. He became very kind. And everyone trusted him. Rita loved him. He loved her too. They had a happy time. Next day, he also got up at 6:00a.m. There was Rita next him! And the day wasn’t Groundhog Day! It was February 3! He was very happy. And he decided to live in the town with Rita.
I thought he is tough because if I encounter such situation, I would go mad soon. When I watched the movie half, the movie confused me. The movie’s end was happy. So I was really happy. The movie told me very important things. I thought that I will do a good deed. (305words)

My Favorit Sweet

I like sweets. Especially, I like sweet potato because it is very delicious. Today, I ate a potato steamed. It was good and sweet. I always eat sweet potato when I am hungry. My dog likes sweet potatoes too. She always comes to me when I eat a sweet potato. She always tries to rob my potato from me. So I finish eating early. My grandmother likes sweet potato too. She always eats it. And she makes some potato steamed for me. She can tell delicious potatoes from other potatoes. I think potatoes are very good food. Let’s eat potatoes! (100words)

A Book I Read

I read a book 'Gakumonno-Susume' written by Yukichi Hukuzawa. He is very famous person and he is a face of ten-thousand-yen. He founded Keiougizyuku University. The book is very famous too. The book was written by easy Japanese. He told me the relation between government and nation through the book. Now, a lot of people don't have interest for politics. But politics affects our live. So we should have interest for politics more. Yukichi said 'Bad nation make bad government.' I agree with you. I think we can change Japan better. And our live will be better. Let’s go election.(100words)

Places I Want to Go <1>

I have many places I want to go. Especially I want to go to Yamaguti. If I can go to Yamaguti, I will go to Hagi because Hagi is Syouin Yosida's hometown. First, I will go to Syoukason-Jyuku. The place is very important historically. And I will go to Hagi museum because the museum shows me the interesting things. Next, I will go to Monzi. The town is fantastic place. There are many retro buildings. Finally, I will eat blowfish dish. I have never eaten blowfish dish. So I want to eat it once. I think Yamaguti have many fantastic places. Let's go Yamaguti! (104words)

History

I like history because it is very interesting. I like to know change of Japan and world. It is very important to know history. When I was high school student, I hate history. But when I read a book written by Ryoutarou Siba, I found history is very interesting. And I can learn good things by people in history. Especially, I like Syouin Yosida. He was a thinker, and he was a teacher in Syoukason-jyuku in Yamaguti. He loved Japan. And He had crazy passion. I think his action was very great. Someday, I want to go to Yamaguti for knowing him more. (103words)

My Favorite Flower

I like flower. I think every flower is beautiful. But I can't do the gardening because I don't like insects. So I always do the watching flowers only. I like any flower. Especially, I like cherry blossoms. The cherry blossom is the traditional flower in Japan. The cherry blossom is fantastic but fall soon. The look is empty. So it is beautiful. The cherry blossom is like firework. Japanese love them because they are tasteful. I want to go to Kyoto because Kyoto is the sight of cherry blossoms. I go out to see the cherry blossoms in Kumamoto castle every spring. I am looking forward to seeing it next year. (111words)

My High School

My high school students study hard. Many students go to a higher school. But I didn't study hard. So I regretted not studying hard in my high school. My high school was far from my house. I went to school by bicycle. So I left at 6:30 because we had extracurricular course start at 7:30. My high school teachers are good teachers. They are very unique. I like them. I belonged to Judo club. I was poor at Judo. But I met my best friends. Our Judo teacher is very good. He is good Judo player. And He is very fun. I like my high school. (106words)

My Favorite Foods

I don't have foods I hate, and I have a lot of favorite foods. I eat any food I can get. ...But...I can't eat insects!!笑
I have a lot of favorite foods. Especially, I like Japanese foods because I am Japanese. Recently, I worry my weight. But I don't want to be on a diet! So I decided to eat rice every meal. In the result, I don't eat snacks and sweets too much because I am full. I like to mix white rice with brown rice and millet. I think the mix rice is better than only white rice. Please try it! (104words)

My classes

Today, I got up at 9:00. So I missed 1 period class. I regretted missing class. My second period class was Japanese modern history class. I like this class because I like history. I learned the First World War. I think Japanese army's actions were very dirty and cruel. In lunch time, I went to cafe with my friends. I ate Soba. Marina ate Soba too. Chie ate ice-cream cone. We didn't know that there are ice-cream coneｓ in this cafe. The ice-cream cone was cheap and very delicious. So I decided to buy it next time. After lunch, I came to my home and took a nap. And I went to school for attending fifth period class. I learned health in this class. The teacher always tells us useful things. (131words)

Movie Review 4

I watched the movie ‘Drumline.’ The main character is Devon, he loves drum and he has preeminent ability. Lee supervision command the marching band club of A&T university in Atlanta. Dr. Lee knew Devon and invited him to enter A&T university. And Devon entered A&T university. But his attitude was but. So he oppose against Sean. Sean is reader in drum part. And Dr. Lee expelled Devon from A&T marching band club. But Sean help Devon and they made music together. And then, Devon changed his heart. And A&T university won the biggest contest.
I thought A&T university looked very hard and there were many fast foods. And there were many parties. The parties looked fun. When I was high school student, the marching club in my school practiced very hard. And their sounds were very good. The movie has tension and power. I was very excited. I like Sean. He is very cool and strong a sense of responsibility. And I like Laila too. She is so pretty.
I think to crazy about something is very important. I always give up too easily. And I don’t have favorite things. So I think Devon is charming and cool. I will follow him. And I want to crazy. I always think the passion can move someone’s hearts and change things. I think it is very important to be crazy. Sometimes, things go to wrong way because life is hard. But I believe to get success someday if I live with passion. If I can have crazy passion, my life will be great. (261words)

Oversleep

Today, I slept late in this morning. So I missed Writing class. And I decided to make a box lunch yesterday. But I can't make it. In evening, I met Mr.Tomei. And he told me 'No credit.' So I reflected my life. And I decided to write diary in my blog after class in library. Now, I am writing diary in library. I am hungry. (65words)

Cold

Today, it was very cold. So I wore many clothes. But it was not enough. So I decided to buy Hokkairo. And I wanted to drink warm milk. (28words)

Obama

I had a slight cold in the few days. So I couldn't write my blog.

Obama came to Japan and spoke about Japan and America relations. I don't know diplomacy. But I think his speech was great. I hope he visit atom-bombed areas in Nagasaki and Hirosima. And I hope he solve various diplomacy problems and cooperate with them for world peace. (62words)

Grocery Store

I want to grocery store in the noon because there were not any things to eat in my house in lunch. But there were rice. So I wanted side dishes. In Grocery store, there were many foods and side dishes. I bought various foods and a Manju. The Manju was so delicious. I was happy.(55words)

Again

Today, I made miso soup again. The miso soup I made yesterday was tasteless because it was not enough stock and miso. So I made it again today. The ingredients were a piece of Japanese radish, a half of onion, some mushrooms and Tofu. I used a plenty of miso because I fail yesterday. And I added stock before adding ingredients. So today's miso soup was good! I was happy. (70words)

Miso Soup

Today, I made miso soup in the morning. I always make miso soup with my grandmother. But I made it alone today. The ingredients were a piece of napa cabbage, one potato, a half of onion, some mushrooms, a piece of Japanese radish and Tofu. But the miso soup was very tasteless! It was not miso soup! I ate such miso soup for the first time. I requested my grandmother to tell me why it is tasteless. My grandmother said 'it is not enough stock and miso.' She added some stock and miso. And the soup became good. I decided to practice cooking. (103words)

Kumamoto castle

Yesterday, I went to Kumamoto castle with my friends Narumi and Siryou. Siryou is exchange student. She have gone to Kumamoto castle sometimes. But I hadn't gone Kumamoto castle yet. So I wanted to go to there because I like castle.
First, we went to Tensyukaku. It was fine weather and very hot yesterday. So I was sweaty. But the view from top was very beautiful. And I saw many things which related Kumamoto castle. Next we went to Honmaru-Goten. The place was very artistic and beautiful. I was surprised by architecture skills. And we saw Higo-chrysanthemums. They were pretty. And I found Higo-chrysanthemums are simpler than general ones. I like Kumamoto castle. I want to go to visit again. (120words)

Book Review 1

I read a book 'The Hula.' The book tells me the story of how the Hula dance started. In the far past, "Hi'iaki" and her friend "Hopoe" went down to the beach. And then, they noticed the waves. And they imitated the waves. And then, they started to use their hands; like portraying the waves. I didn't know such hula's history before reading the book. I think hula is pretty. But the fula isn't an easy dance to do. The practice is very hard. And the book says fula is a very spiritual dance. It is interesting for me. I found fula has deep history and is important traditional culture in Hawaii. I want to go to Hawaii. And I want to see fula dance. (125words)

Movie Review 3

I watched a movie ‘Cars.’ The movie’s main character is Lightning McQueen; he is a promising new racing car and he has great ability. But he was selfish, so he provoked cooperator’s antipathy. So he didn’t have friends. He had a tiebreaker race scheduled for one week later at the Los Angeles International Speedway. But when he went to Los Angeles, he met accident and arrived in a country town. And he met tender peoples and found the best precious things.
I was greatly touched by the movie. First, I thought McQueen is bad. But I found he have tender heart. Especially, I was touched by the scene which he reached the goal with pushing King. He said “that is empty trophy.” He is very cool. I feel he is best racing car. I like Radiator Springs cars. They have very tender heart. And I feel warm and happy. Especially, I like Mater and Doc. Mater’s charm is composed of gaiety and friendly. His front teeth are very cute. I am glad that he rode in helicopter because riding helicopter was his dream. Doc is so cool. I respect his. His smile makes me happy. I want to go to Radiator Springs and want to be their friend.
By the way, TOYOTA will withdraw from F1 after this season. The reason is sluggish of achievement; TOYOTA is into the red now because depression happened around the world. When I heard the news, I feel pity. I hope that TOYOTA flourish again.
The movie told me precious things; such friendship and love. The movie excited me. I want to be wind like McQueen. I think it is very comfortable. I am a poor driver. I must practice driving car. I found car is very cool through the movie. I like car. I want my car and go to a lot of places. (311words)

Practice Examination

Yesterday, we took practice examination for job-hunting. I can't answer math questions because there is not enough time. I found I don't know current affaire because I can't answer the questions. I decide to read a newspaper everyday. I already have retired from my club. So I decide to study something I need for job-hunting. (55words)

My Skin

Recently, I care about my skin because my skin isn't fine. Especially, I hate my pimples, pores and stains. My aim is getting very clear skin. So I decided I don't wear a lot of makeup. And I try to eat healthy and well-balanced diet. (45words)

Stomachache

I had a stomachache in the morning because maybe it was so cold. So I want a wool pants with a wide stomach band. It may be so warm. Yesterday, I found a nice thing in Net. This is pink and have apple pattern. It looks warm. I'm looking forward to come to my house. And I need gloves and a scarf. I will go to shopping in this weekend. (70words)

Cold!

Today, it was very cold. I felt coming winter. It was snow in Kanto. I will not be able to get up early because it is cold. So I set a Kotatsu. I like Kotatsu. I feel happy when I eat oranges in Kotatsu. We must be care of new type influenza. (52words)

School Festival

School Festival,"Takumasai", was held at October,30~November,1. I belong to the sightseeing club. We sold the croquettes; the croquettes were mix with rice and Mabo-Tofu. I like it!
I retired from my club. My club's friends are like brothers and sisters. I found I love them very much. (47words)

Movie Review 2

I watched a movie ‘Mrs. Doubtfire.’ The movie is fun. Main character is Daniel. He lives with his wife and three children. He is always merry, but he haven’t job. His wife is Miranda, she is serious. She was always worried by him. So she decides to divorce. But Daniel loves his children, so he wants to live with his children. So he disguised as a woman. And he was employed as helper by Miranda.
The movie has various characters. Especially, I like Natalie because she is very cute and pure. This movie has a lot of fun scenes and touching scenes. I like the restaurant scene. I was excited by the scene because Daniel runs around the restaurant desperately. The look is very funny. I hoped he doesn’t come out when I was watching the scene.
There are a lot of forms of family. Love is best. I think it is important to find answer, not dwell on form. (160words)

Common Day

Today, I got up early in this morning. But I slept again! And I got up in this evening. So I missed 1 class. In evening, I went to class. This is Changing English class. This class is good, and I'm interested in changing English. (45words)

Shopping

I went to go to shopping with my mother and my sister in the morning. First, we walked around the mall and bought some clothes. We went to UNIQLO shop, because I wanted to HEATTECH shirt. I heard this shirt is very warm. I bought this shirt and sweater. I wanted a wool pants for protection against cold. But I didn't buy it. Today, we bought many clothes. Next, we went to Muzirusi in the mall. I bought a file. I wanted a pumpkin cake, but I bore to buy it. My sister bought brown sheet. Finally, we went to grocery store and bought foods. And we bought cakes before coming home. It was delicious and I was happy. (119words)

Movie review 1 The Incredible

First, I think it looks not interesting. But this movie is cheerful and fun. Finally, I watched this movie with laugh.
This movie is Hero movie. There are a lot of hero and they have superhuman and each different powers. Mr. Incredible have very strong body and strength. Elastigirl is his wife and she has strange body like a rubber. Violet is their daughter. She has the ability to turn invisible and create a force shield. Dash is their son. He can run superhuman high speed. Frozone is their friend. He can freeze everything. My frank thinking is “Do they have eaten ‘Akumano-mi’?” ‘Akumano-mi’ is in Japanese comic ‘ONE PIECE.’ This fruits bring superhuman power to a person which eats it. I guess Elastigirl have eaten ‘Gomugomuno-mi’ because she is like Luffy. My favorite character is Elastigirl and Mirage because Elastigirl is cute and cool and Mirage is beauty and a sophisticated lady. I long for tough and clever lady like them.
This movie has exciting, fun and emotional scenes. Dash always quarrel and fight with Violet. But when Violet is in a serious crisis, Dash saved her and shouted to enemies “Stop! She is my sister!” I was happy. My favorite scene is battle scene. It is cool and exciting. Mr. Incredible and his family showed me their good teamwork. It is comfortable. This movie showed me love in family. (231words)

The Nobel Prize for Peace

Obama president got the Nobel Prize for peace because he showed a deep hope to peace. He spoke about peace in Prague. He said "We aim to abolish nuclear weapons in the all world." I think he is best recipient of a prize. I think this prize shows a hope to Obama. People hope to realize the abolition of nuclear weapons. I feel waves of peace are rising in around the world. (72words)

Ophthalmology

I went to ophthalmology this morning because my right eye was red. The clinic is near my house so I walk to there. It was good and comfortable weather. And I was examined in the clinic. The doctor told me my eyes. My eyes are Dry Eye. And there are many injuries. So she advised that I stop to wear contact lens briefly. When I paid fees, I got three kinds of eye lotions. Now I wear glass. (78words)

Health Science Class

I have a class about Health science every Thursday. Today, we learned health and life at school education. I think we knew many things by friends, TV and magazines. It is more than school education. I remember I didn't hear such class seriously. But it is so important to teach correct information.
I think health is most important because if we are unhealthy, we can't do our best. We must take care of own health more. (76words)

Economic Articles

Today, I took guidance for job hunting after class. We learned how to read economic articles. I hadn't read economic newspaper. So I thought it looks difficult. But I found if I catch important points in article, I can read it easily. The lecturer told us various useful things. For example, he told us how to read, where to be important point and today's economic condition etc. I found it is important for me to read economic newspaper through this guidance, so I try to read economic articles. (88words)

My Right Eye

When I got up this morning, my right eye was red and swelled. I felt pain from yesterday. I don't know why my right eye swelled. If my eye is well, I must go to the doctor.
By the way, the typhoon No.18 is approaching to Japan. The typhoon No.18 has very strong power. If the typhoon hit the Japan, We will suffer economical damage. So we must take care about weather forecast and prepare for the damage.
In this season, I want to a chestnut and sweet potato. I feel this foods make me happy. And fall turned the leaves, so I want to see colored leaves. (108words)

Japanese class

Today, I had Japanese class. I think Japanese is deep and interesting. Especially, Japanese launguage history is interesting. I like classic literatures and tanka poetry because the writings have taste and flaver. And I think this is beautiful.
I have same books which I want to read. One of the books is "Houzyouki" writting by Kamono tyoumei. "Houzyouki" says 'Life is but an empty dream.' I want to feel this mood. I want to read "Heike Monogatari" too. This is a book of unknown authorship. When I was high school student, I studyed it. I wasn't interested in it. But I want to read it now because I heard "Heike Monogatari" have beautiful sentence and Japanese.
Each writing have 'sense of mortality' and said fine piece of writing. (129words)

Oversleep

I slept late this morning! So I missed Writting class. Last night, I set alarm before going to bed. But, When my alarm called me in this morning, I stopped alarm and I slept again. I regreted sleeping late and missing class. So I'm going to go to bed early. (50 words)

The fish

Our summer vacation finished, and a fall come in Japan. Recently, I often feel a fall because foods are very delicious! Especially, I like fishes. Today, I had grilled fishes. It is Saury and mackerel. This is the best season for this fishes. I like to eat it with grated radish and rice. Let's eat!! (55words)

New Cellphone

Today, I brought new cell phone because my old cell phone was outworn and didn't take a beautiful picture. So I brought a cell phone which can take a beautiful picture. And it has a lot of newest functions which my old cell phone didn't have. It was very expensive. But I was so happy. (55words)

Calamity

In this summer, calamities struck Japan. There were downpour like a guerilla, Landslide, flood and earthquake. These calamities killed and hurt a lot of people and broke their house and a lot of buildings. It is very grievous state. We don't know when calamity strikes us. We must prepare for the calamities. (52words)

The Dentist

Today, I went to the dentist because I have a wisdom tooth which I have to be pull out. There were some patients in the waiting room. My wisdom tooth was taken roentgen. The doctor said "It's bad. It will swell and have numbness after surgery. You will come with preparation next Wednesday." I will go to the dentist and my wisdom tooth will be pulled in next Wednesday. I was scare!! (72words)

Summer Festival

Today, I watched fireworks in Kumamoto castle with my friend. I met my friends Saiko in downtown. We went to Kumamoto castle. It was very hot and there were many people. We enjoyed talking for waiting fireworks. When fireworks started, people shouted for joy. Fireworks have various colors, many shapes and good sounds. It was so beautiful. I felt summer. Japan has four seasons and enjoys season's testes. Fireworks had been since Edo period. I think that fireworks are nice culture. We were hungry after festival, so we went to a bar. We had some foods and drink. I was happy. (101words)

Summer Vacation

I finished tests yesterday. Summer vacation starts! Hot! Hot! Hot! I want to go to summer festival and enjoy watching fireworks. And I will study English and somethings. Especially, I want to know about Kumamoto's history and culture. So I will go and watch around the Kumamoto. I think it is important for me to know my town. And I will read a newspaper every day. It is important too. I hope this vacation will be fruitful. Have a nice vacation! (81words)

Book Review 5

I read a book 'Columbus and the New World.' This was written about Columbus's life.
Christopher Columbus was born in Italy, in 1451. At the time, a lot of people n the world thought that the earth was flat. But a lot of educated Europeans realized that the earth was indeed round. It was also of great intrest to a young Columbus. And when he was a young man, he studied geography and decided to go to sea. In 1492, Columbus received enough money for the voyage. He had big hopes for his new sea route from Europe to Asia. He and his group sailed west. And he could see land. The land was called 'the Americas.'
When I was high school student, I learned Colunbus in the history class. I wasn't interested in him. But now I am interested in him. I like his big curiosity and action. Columbus risked his life for New World. I wouldn't be able to risk my life for anything. The voyage always have romance. Someday, I want to travel around the world. Life is often compared to a voyage. There are such proverb;"A journey of a shousand miles begins with a single step." I hope I will achieve something. (206words)(total 7007words)

Essay 5 The worst day in my life

This is today!! Today will be bad because I must study for a test and post a lot of thing on my blog. I'm in a corner; I'm going to get credit or no credit.
I have a test tomorrow. The test is about Japanese. I'm Japanese but I don't know that Japanese is deep and hard. There are a lot of words which I didn't hear in textbook. Unfortunately, the range is very wide. And I cut this class six times, so I must get over 80 point in this test for getting the credit. I hate me!!
Next, I must post a lot of thing on my blog for getting Writing3 credit. There are deadline, I must post two essays and some book reviews by tomorrow otherwise I will get the credit. I didn't get the credit last year. And I must get the credit, because we have job hunting next year. I regret that I didn't post regularly. I hate me!!
I found it is important to work regularly and industriously. (174words)

The Historical Dissolution

Yesterday, the House of Representatives was dissolved by prime minister. The dissolution was said 'Historical' because it is possible to change political power from the LDP to the DPJ. The LDP is the Liberal Democratic Party. The DPJ is the Democratic Party of Japan. The LDP have political power for long time. But now their approval rating is low. And DPJ is eager to get political power. In this summer, through 40 days, the battle of election start!! (78words)

First Day of Tests

Today, I had two tests, Japanese history and physics. Both tests are very hard. But I had textbook and source book of Japanese history which I used to in high school student. So I could answer the test. But I won't get physics's credit because I couldn't answer the test. I regreted having studied physics. (55words)

Umi no Hi

Today is the beginning of the swimming season. I feel summer!! I like the sea, the summer festival and fireworks. Especially, I like firework because it is fragile and beautiful, like a life. I want to go to swimming and fireworks, but I have many tests from tomorrow. I must study for tests. (53words)

Essay 4 My Memorable Day

My memorable day is the two days my friend came my house. The friend is Yuki. She and I went to same junior high school and high school. She is nursing school student and graduate her school next year. So this summer vacation is her last one in her school days. I saw her after a long separation so I was happy.
First day, we meet at the downtown at 22 o’clock and went to my house. The day was very hot, so we sweated from every pore. Unfortunately, we lost our way. Finally, we arrived at my house and we had a chat with eating cake and soft drink after taking a shower. We talked about a lot of things, and had a good time. In the middle of the night, we slept.
Second day, we got up early and made up with talking. In lunch time, we went to my campus for eating lunch because she had never gone student’s cafeteria. After lunch, we went to my house and talking. We like sightseeing, but have no money. So we decided to go sightseeing in Kumamoto in this summer. So we are going to Suizenzi at first. I am looking forward to it!!
In evening, Yuki went to her house by bus. But she left her wallet at my home. She found it when she arrived at her house and I found it when she called me. So she came again and gave me a cake. I had a good time so much. (254words)

Book Review 4

I read a book 'The Memory Man', the story of memory. Gianni has a very special kind of memory. He doesn't forget information!! Gianni has memorized more than 250 books and he can remember every detail of every day of his life!! Memory is very difficult to understand. Scientists don't really know how it works, yet. Gianni's been training his brain to remember more and more since 11 years old. He shows scientists that a great memory can be made and not just born.
I want to this ability because my ability is forgetful!! I always forget important things. But Gianni show me that we can get a great memory for training. I want to memorize important things and forget my bad memories. (123words)

The Star Festival

Today is the star festival. I like the day. Hikoboshi and Orihime, I hope they could meet each other today. I think the day has flavor. And it tells me the beginning of summer. When I was child, I wrote my wish in the Tanzaku and decorate it on the bamboo grass. Today, I looked up in the sky, but I couldn't see Amanogawa. I couldn't see it every year. Next year, I hope I can see Amanogawa and I want to make Tanzaku. (84words)

Body Soap

I ran out of my body soap yesterday. Today, Unwillingly, I went to downtown for buying it. It was humid, so I sweat. And I don't like the crowd. I arrived at the pharmacy, but I couldn't find it easily. I got soap at last. (45words)

Mysterious!!

My friend likes space. She said space is so mysterious. For example, what is outside of space? How was space born? Were there before birth of space? What happened? Those things aren't still proved by science, but there are various theories. For example, Outside of space is 'nothing.' Japanese mean is '無'. I can't image '無'. I don't know this notion. There are many mysterious things. I hope those mysterious things will be proved in living me. (81words)

Book Review 3

I read a book "Birds in Paradise." This is a story about bards and a man in the tropical island of Trinidad. The man's name is Neckles, and he is ornithologist and photographer. He loves bards. There are about 460 different types of birds on the island. Neckles want to photo them all. This has long time, because has to wait for just the right moment. But He said "Every time I go out, I see something new." I think his passion is great. I want something to absorb me like him and want to be crazy. I think it is so important to be crazy. If I can have crazy passion, my life will be great. (117words)

Vegetables Juices

I often drink this vegetables juice, because I don't have enough vegetables everyday. It is important for our health and beauty to get various vegetable's nutrition. I like this juice. So I like to drink it. I think I want to try drinking another vegetable's juices. And I want to make it myself. (53words)

Rain, Rain, Rain!!

It is rainy and windy today. I held an umbrella, but I got wet with rain. I like rainy days. But I don't want to go to school, because my hair is rolled by humid air. So I often skip my class. I don't like soggy weather. But, I like to hear rainy sounds. And if I can find rainbow, I feel happy. (63words)

Narumi and Cucunbers

Narumi is my friends. Today, she gave me cucumbers because she had a lot of cucumbers in her house. This cucumbers surprised me, because it is bigger than I imaged. Narumi said "This cucunbers are chemical-free vegetables." I took this cucumbers to my grandmother house after class. My grandmother will make 'Kyuri no Suzuke.' I am looking forword to eat it. (61words)

Public Relations on Myself

We had guidance for employment on last Wednesday. I think it looks difficult to introduce myself. I don't have any qualifications and didn't any extracurricular activities. I took TOEIC and Eiken, but didn't get good score. So I can't write this score in Resume!! I must study more hard. And I want to do many volunteers. I think my school days is once, so I should have a fruitful days. (70words)

Bad Dream

In this daytime, I took a nap in my house. But I had a nightmare for two hours. So when I waked out of sleep, I sweated from every pore and I suffered from a bad headache. I was very tired!!! I had important class in evening, so I prepared for going school hastily.(54words)

Natto

Hallo!! I like Natto. Natto is fermented soybeans. Natto is tasty and healthy. It has various nutrients. Natto matches a lot of foods. For example, I like Natto noodle, Natto curry and Natto spaghetti. Yesterday, I found it is good taste to mix Natto and buckwheat noodles. Please try it!!
This picture is taken by Narumi. And this is made by Narumi. It looks delicious!! I hope Narumi make it for me. (72words)

Buckwheat Noodles

I ate buckwheat noodles and a vegetable juice in lunch time. I like buckwheat noodles lately because it are delicious and healthy. And it have various nutrition. For example, there are Vitamin B1, B2 and protein of good quality. (39words)

Hot day!!

Today, it is fine and hot!! I rubbed much Sunscreen on my face and body in this morning because I dislike sunburn. When I came home after class, my grandmother asked to go to shopping for dinner. So I put up a parasol and walked to supermarket. But sunshine was strong. I was so hot and sweaty. I finished barely shopping and went back home. I feel that I did sunburn. (71words)

Tonsoku

Today, I went to a grilled chicken reastaurant with my friend. First, I ordered Tonsoku and a glass of cold water. I like Tonsoku. Tonsoku has much collagen. Collagen makes my skin clean and fresh!! I want a beautiful skin, so I want to eat more collagen!! (47words)

Cologne Cathedral

My friend likes Germany and studis German. He tall me about Cologne Cathedral in Germany. He likes it. So I examine it.
Cologne Cathedral (German: Kölner Dom, officially Hohe Domkirche St. Peter und Maria)is a cathedral in Germany. 'Cathedral' means a big shrine. The cathedral has a height of 157.25 metres. This is the second-highest in Germany and the third-highest in the world. Cologne Cathedral is one of the world's largest churches and the largest Gothic church in Northern Europe. This cathedral is a world Heritage Site. (87words)

Shopping

Today, I went to shopping with my friend. We went to a mall 'Kurea.' We looked around a lot of clothes shops. And We tried on some clothes but we did not find favorit clothes. Next, We bought the birthday presents. We work on the broiled meat restaurant as part-time job. This restaurant' master has a son. This son is going to 2 years old. So I bought kid's rucksack. Before comming home, we drank coffee in Starbucks. I had a good time. (83words)

The Roman Republic

Roman was small folk in the remote past. But, in B.C.600, they was conquered by Etrurian. Etrurian lived in north of Rome. Etrurian nation was effected by Gresia civilization and developed civilization. And Rome knew city civilization for the first time and well-established that. It made basis of Roman Empire.
In B.C.510, At last, Roman exiled Etrurian king and got independence from Etruria. Roman abolished the Kingship and adopted the Republic. The Republic comprised two parties. The parties were the Senate and the ecclesia. The Senate was party of nobleman and the ecclesia was citizenry. (95words)

Essay 3 (Your favorite animal)

My favorit animal is a cat, because they are very cool and cute.
There are many black cats in the world. They often was killed as witch hunt in the old day, because many people believed a black cat was a symbol of evil omens. Now, the superstition still subsists in the some area. Especially this is conspicuous in Italy. In Italy, 6oooo black cats were killed by the believer of the superstition in year. So Italian a humane society did enlightenment event, signature action and gave out leaflets in 2007. On the other hand, a black cat was a symbol of luck in some area of United Kingdom. In Japan, a black cat was called "Hukuneko" and they was a symbol of charm and luck because they can see in dark.
There are some cats which have eyes of each different colors. This disease name is "heterochromia iridis." Especially, a white cat is found this symptom. This eyes often are called "The diamond eyes." in Thailand. This symptom rarely appears on human eyes. In Japan, they was a symbol of luck too.
I think a cat is profound and mysterious. They are willowy and quick. I want to be like a cat!! (203words)

The Poeni War

Roman called the people of Carthago "Poeni." The Poeni war was the war between Rome and Carthago through three times.
The first war was in B.C.264 to B.C.241. This battlefield was Sicilia. Rome won the battle and got Sicilia. Sicilia was the leading producer of wheat in the Mediterranean.
The second war was in B.C.218 to B.C. 201. Hannibal was great commander in Carthago. His army attacked Rome across Alps. Roma was suprised it and series of battles and successive losses. But Roman great commander　Scipio's army finished Hannibal's army in Zama battle. Zama was in north Africa. Thereafter, Hannibal went into exile and killed himself.
The last war was in B.C.149 to B.C. 146. In this war, Rome destroyed Carthago and Carthago became the territory of Rome. (128words)

Birth of Roman Empire

Rome is the capital city of Italy. Rome has a glorious past for more than 2000 years. Now, Rome retains the atmosphere. Roman Empire had flourished for 400 years. Roman Empire was first huge city in the history. Roman Empire was political power, economy power and many folk powers. This city have various race, language and religion, but this city could pull together them. The reason is integration. Roman Empire aimed cultural assimilation with Roman culture and another. And this city aimed folk integration and assured camfortable city. This effort catches people heart. This city laid the foundation of huge nation and carried prosperity, because this city did not strong armament but adaptable peace policy. (115words)

The Vatican City

The Vatican city is the smallest country in the world. The area is 0.44 km2. It is enclave of Italy because it is surrounded by the city of Rome. Vatican is the center of Catholicism and has the Roman Catholic Church. The chief of state is The Holy Father. The official language is Latin. In general, the business language is Italian and the diplomacy language is French.　The Vatican city has close relation Rome and it is very important city in Roman past. (83words)

Final Warning

When I wrote Writing essay3 in campus yesterday, I received the chat message from Tomei. "Are you there?" I was very surprised it because how did he find I was in campus. He told me about Writing blog. He said "you must write your blog EVERYDAY or you are no credit. This is final warning." I am afraid of no credit. I want to get credit. So I decided that I write my blog everyday. (75words)

Italian Location

Italy official name is the Italian Republic. The location is on the Italian Peninsula, Sicily and Sardinia in Mediterranean Sea in Southern Europe. The shape is like a boots. The area is 301km2. (33words)

Thank you Kamikaze!!

Today, I and my friend Narumi went to the station. We rode my bicycle together. My bicycle name is Kamikaze. We enjoyed driving with Kamikaze. But happened!! When we got down small bump, Kamikaze was broken with big noise. We were very surprise and ashamed. We moved Kamikaze to the bike service station very hard.
The repair cost were higher than buying new bicycle cost. So I desided to buy new one. The engineer was kind. He told me about bicycle. And I and my father took Kamikaze in evening.
I am so sorry and thank you very much to Kamikaze!! (101words)

Book Review2 Scarecrows

I read the book 'Scarecrows.' There are Chip, Biff, Fred and many scarecrows. Fred is scarecrow too. He was made by Chip and Biff. Chip and Biff did not know there are girl scarecrows. They went to another world by magic. There were many boy and girl scarecrows. They moved and danced and enjoy a time. Biff and Chip found there are girl scarecrows. they went go home. And they made a girl scarecrow for Fred.
I found there are girl scarecrows. (82words)

About Italy

I have Tomei's seminar. I looked up Italy in Internet.

Republic of Italy
Area; 301km2
Population; 58.9million
Capital; Rome
Language; Italian (There are little German and French in some areas)
Religion; Christianity(Catholicism) 97%
little Christianity(Protestant),Jewry,Islam and Buddhism (37words)

Essay 2 (description of your treasure)

My treasure is my pets "Caramel" and "Riri." They are girl. Caramel is dog and Riri is cat.
Riri is five years old. She likes adventure. She alway wants to go to outside. She often catches the smoll snake, bird and insect and brings them to me and my grandmother. I always tell her "Stop hunting!" because they are alive so we must not kill them. But, she doesn't stop it. Riri is very soft. So I always touch her. But she is unwilling to touch her. I am very sad.
Caramel is three years old. She likes eating foods. When I eat something, she always aims for my foods. And if I am off my guard, she quickly robs me of my foods. Her action is always slow but she becomes fast and quickly for foods. So she is fat. So she must does diet. She likes to walk outside. She often walk with my grandmother. They often go to park. But Carameru tires of walking soon and goes back home. My grandmother gives her a snack after walking. She is always looking forward to it. I think she goes to walking for a snack!
First week of they met each other, Riri didn't like Caramel. But they were gradually friendly. They fight sometimes and always Riri wins because Riri has very strong cat punch. Sometimes, they nap together and bask in the sun. But Caramel always gives a very big snore. It is very noisy. I want they are more happy. So I more cherish them. (258words)

Book Review1 The Gingerbread Man

I read the book "The Gingerbread man." This book's picture and story are cute. And the Gingerbread man is cute too. But I don't know why he had run away. I think he is very fast! He had run away with singing. This song is fun. At last, he was eaten by the fox. I'm very sad.
The ginger cookie is a traditional cookie. A gingerbread man is a cookie in the shape of a boy. It looks delicious! I want to eat it! I will try to make it. It was used the decoration of tree in Christmas. I want to have such Christmas. (105words)

Essay1 Introduce Myself

Hello! My name is Ayako. Thank you for letting me stay in your house. I am a KGU student. I am majoring in English. I live in Kumamoto with my grandmother. My favorite food is an omelet containing fried rice. I have no food I dislike. I like sweets. I like especially Chocolate parfait. My hobbies are reading book and watching movie. Do you have a pet? We have two pets. They are one dog and one cat. Their name are Carameru and Riri. Carameru likes to eating, so she is fat. I and my grandmother are going to plan her diet. Kumamoto have many tourist attractions, historic sites and very good foods. Especially I like Kumamoto castle. This is one of the three great castle in Japan. Kumamoto castles was built 400 years ago. The lord of the castle was Kiyomasa Katou. He is an important person in history. Now, the cherry blossoms are at their best around Kumamoto castle. The sight is very beautiful. I am going to show you this pictures.
This is the first time for me to go to a foreign country. Since I was child, I wanted to go to foreign country. But I don't speak English. I want to improve my English and this is a good chance, and I want learn about American culture. I am very excited to be going to go in the U.S. But I don't speak and understand English, and I don't know American manners, so perhaps I will be rude. I am so sorry.
I am looking forward to meet you. Thank you! (266words)

Thank You !!

I think the many conversations that I have had have improved my English abiliy. First, I can't speak English very well, so I sometimes hesitate to speak. But, my hostmother and her friends speak slowly for me. And if I don't understand, they repeat it to me again and again. And when I understand, I feel good. Second, I think greeting makes us comfortable and smile. I met many people in Minnesota. Everyone greets each other and I found American people treasure communication. I want to be like them. I leaned many things in Minnesota. Especially, I leaned to like English. I wish, finally, to thank you all. (108words)

My Report "Convenience Stores in America and Japan"

1. Introduction　
Convenience stores were born in 1927 in Texas (Convenience store, Wikipedia, 2008 online). Electric refrigerators were not yet common in most households then, so ice in the refrigerator was very important. There was a small ice store, which satisfied the desires of customers. This was the beginning of convenience stores. There are many differences between Minnesota and Japan’s convenience store. It compare the each goods and systems. American convenience stores are not more prosperous than Japanese one because American convenience store’s services are not fuller than Japanese one. And there are not many convenience stores around the America. But American grocery stores have advanced services and full goods.

2. In Kumamoto 　
There are a lot of convenience stores in Japan, and they are necessary for us. They are very convenient, for three reasons. First, we can come into the store easily, and they are more common than grocery stores in Japan. Second, the stores have a good selection. We are able to always buy whatever we need. Third, they are very delicious, and there are a lot of kinds of food.
For example, there are many kinds of box lunches, bread, rice balls, sandwiches, frozen foods, instant noodles and counter foods. Counter foods are near the counter. There is fried chicken, corndogs, frankfurters and so on in cases. There is “Nikuman” and “Oden” in winter. They are very delicious. When we go to the counter, we tell a clerk what we want. Also there are pots near the counter because when we buy instant noodles, so we can make them. The clerk also warms these foods in the microwave oven. Some convenience stores have a bread kitchen too where, we can buy a lot of fresh-baked breads. These are very delicious. There are ice-cream cones too. When we go to counter, we can order them. The clerk makes them right away by ice-cream cone machine.
Moreover, we can also send something by home delivery service from convenience stores. When we go to a convenience store, we give the clerk something we want to send, and there is a mailbox in there. We can also reserve tickets and buy the tickets. For example, there are concert and live performance tickets.
In Japanese convenience stores, there are different atmospheres according to the four seasons. There are seasonal foods and desserts. For example, in spring, there are cherry rice cakes and bamboo shoot rice and so on. In winter, there are Christmas cakes and hot cocoa and so on. There are a lot of chocolates, cookies and candies in Saint Valentine’s day or White day seasons. The sweets are decorated by cute wrapper and ribbon. Japanese convenience stores are very convenient and necessary for our life.

3. In the US
In Minnesota, most convenience stores are set up as an annex to gasoline stations. American people do not use convenience stores very much. Instead they often use grocery stores. There are three reasons. First, grocery stores are cheaper than convenience stores. Grocery stores are very cheap. For example, in convenience stores, one Pringles is $2.99 and one Chex Mix is $3.69. However, in Target, one Pringles is $1.42 and one Chex Mix is $2.24. Second, grocery stores have a better selection than convenience stores. Third, grocery stores are easier to go in than convenience stores. The main goods in Minnesota convenience stores are hamburgers, hot dogs, doughnuts, beer and cigarettes, and they also sell public lottery tickets. Surprisingly, they also sell wood. There is wood outside.
In the store, there are some machines and cases. There are soft drink machines, coffee machines, shake drink machines and frozen drink machines. Customers set a paper cup and choose their drink and push a button, and they set the cover and straw. It is interesting. There are also doughnut cases. There are a lot of kinds of doughnuts. Some small doughnuts are in cups that people can put on a drink stand in their own car.
On the other hand, there were no rice balls and box lunches and so on, but there were a lot of hamburgers and sandwiches. They looked delicious. There are salads and yoghurt too. There are microwave ovens near them to heat foods. Maybe they heat hamburgers and sandwiches and so on in them.
Of course there are a lot of snacks and candies. There are many kinds of potato chips. In the frozen foods, section, there is a lot of ice cream and some big frozen pizzas and so on. In drink refrigerators, there are a lot of drinks, especially a lot of pop drinks. Of course, there are other goods besides foods, for example, car batteries and water and so on. There are not such items in Japanese convenience stores, because there are American convenience stores next gasoline stations. There are also some sunglasses, stationery, medicine and cards. There are a lot of cards in America. For example, there are birthday cards. These are very cute and warm. At the check out counter, there are cookies that are colorful and these look delicious. There are also some cigarettes near the counter.

4. Conclusion　
There are many similar parts and different parts between American convenience stores and Japanese one.
In Japan, a clerk heats breads, rice balls and box lunches and so on when we go to a counter to check out. But in America, we heat foods ourselves. And there are convenience stores next gasoline stations, so there are many car goods.
American people do not use convenience stores very much. Instead, they often use grocery stores because grocery stores have cheap goods and good selection. Japanese people often use convenience stores because Japanese convenience stores full many services. So they are very convenient.
But both American convenience stores and Japanese one have convenience, importance, simple style and good services.
Now, there are a lot of convenience stores all over the world. These are necessary for our life. These are going to become even more important for us in the future.

5. Bibliography
Convenience store. (2008, December 15). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 05:30, December 16, 2008, from http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Convenience_store&oldid=258054615 (1001words)

08/08/18 Mall of America

Today, we went to "Mall of America." The mall is very big. First, we rode on attractions. We were exciting. Next, we had lunch. I had big pizza. I couldn't had all. Next, we shoped each other in mall. I was tired. But, I was fun. (46words)

08/08/15 Swimming

We went to swimming at Lake Johanna Beach in afternoon. We played tag in lake. And we played in the beach. I felt comfortable. After swimming, I and my mom went to shopping with Ai. American shop was more cheap than Japanese shop. I was exciting. I had a good dat. (51words)

08/08/12 History Farm

Today, we went to Oliver Kelly History Farm in afternoon. There are many animals. We met horses, sheeps and cows. We rode on a car which pulled by cows. It was nice. (32words)

08/08/10 Thanks Dinner Giving Party

Today, I and my mom made some home cooking because we had Thanks dinner giving party in tonight. We made corn pudding, some vegetable cooking, mashed potates and some pies. Tonight, Ai and her host family came my house. They brought some home cookings. And we began the party. The home cookings were very delicious. I had a nice time. (60words)

08/08/09 Minnesota Zoo

Today, my mom and Ai and I went to dog park in the morning. It was very cold. I met many dogs. They were very cute. Next, we went to Minnesota zoo. There are many animals. We saw many animals. For example, wolfs, birds etc... And I met my friend Ayaka and Kelliy and Maya on the way. Next, we had lunch. We had chinese foods. It was good. After lunch, we rode in monorail. We could see many animals. Especially, I like caribous. They have very big antlers. After zoo, I and my mom went to Mexican food restaurant. The food was very good. I had a good day. (110words)

08/08/08 Canoe

Today, we went to St. Croix River. We rode on a canoe. It was my first time to ride on a canoe. I was very tired. But, I saw many natures. I felt comfortable. 6:00 p.m. We had Family Picnic. Many hostfamily came the park. We had dinner. This was like a Mexican foods. After dinner, we showed our hostfamily our skit. My group's skit was the Make Up skit. My face became dirty by cosmetics and foods. It was very fun. Tonight, Ai came my home. I had a good time. (92words)

08/08/05 Dakota County Fair

Today, we went to Dakota County Fair. It was very hot. There were many store. They were like stall. And there were many attraction. They were expensive. But, It was fun. Tonight, I and my mom went to dog the dog park near my house. And I ate a barbecue chicken and chocolate cake sundae. They were very good. I love this sundae. (63words)

08/08/04 The Preschool

Today, there weren't Joel. Linda's jokes are way better then Joel's. She makes me laugh Joel should not tell any more bad jokes. I will tell Joel when he gets back how great Linda is! After lunch, we practiced skit. Next, we went to preschool. And we played Japanese games with children. They were very cute. After school, we went to phote shop and ate shrimps and salmon. It was very good. I had a nice day. I think American clerks are almost frindly. I copy their merits. (88words)

08/08/03 The Mummy

I got up at 7:00 a.m. I ate cereal. I and my mom went to the dog park with Riley and Rushy. First, we went to Divy's house. She is my mom's friend. She have two dogs Indy and Cason. Today was very cold. After lunch, we went to movie theater with divy and her hasband. We watched a movie "The Mummy." It was exciting!! After watching movie, I and my mom went to shopping. Next, we made two kind of cakes. And we made a salmon burger. We ate a salmon burger and corn and chocolate cake sundae. They were very very dilicious!! And Karen came my house. I had a good time. (114words)

08/08/02 The Duluth Maritime Festival

I and Ai got up at 7:00 a.m. We went to Ai's house. We ate a breakfast in Ai's house. It was big waffle, bacons, sarambled egg and water. I was very full. After breakfast, we went to Lake Superior. There were The Duluth Maritime Festival. I saw very big ship. There were many people. We walked around the lake. And we played in the lake. It was very cold. I felt comfortable. Next, we went a shop. My mom bought us a coloring books. Thank you! I was very happy. And we went to the hamburgers restaurant. I ate bacon cheese hamburger. It was good. I had a good time. (111words)

08/08/01 The Dog Park

I got up at 6:40 a.m. I ate cereal. We left at 7:30 a.m. After ESL, we listened to story about Gender Differences in Education. P.M. 1:00, we listened to story about General Mills in Minnesota from Veronica. She is a scientist at General Mills. And she is my hostmother!! Her speech was good!! Next, we played game. The game was like a football. We were very exciting. After school, Ai and her hostfamily put up my house. We went to dog park with Riley and Rushy. Next, we ate pizza. And we watched movie. I had a good time. (100words)

08/07/31 The Christmas Cookies

I got up at 6:40 a.m. I was sleepy. I ate cereal and tea. We left at 7:30 a.m. After ESL, we listened to Artificial Humans. After lunch, we made American Christmas Cookies. It was very fun. But, cookies were very sweet. But, they were very good. After school, Ai came my house. We made crab salad. It was very good. I had a good time. (66words)

08/07/30 Hanaichimonme

I got up at 6:30 a.m. I ate cereal and tea. We left at 7:30 a.m. Today, after ESL, we listened to Health Care in America. In lunch time, we went to old buffet restaurant. I ate cheese sandwich, salad, pasta, sausage and cake. I was very full. I will be fat. After lunch, we went to shop "Target." I bought a CD and a mascare. Target sells very cheap goods. I was happy. Next, we played valley ball and soccer. And we played Japanese game "Hanaichimonme." It was fun. After school, I and my mom made tomatoes sope and cheese sandwich. They were very delicious. And my mom's friends came here. I had a good time. (117words)

08/07/29 Red Banana

I got up at 6:30 a.m. It was fine weather. I ate cereal and hot tea. We left at 7:30 a.m. Today, after ESL, we listened to Handicap story. Lunch time, we went out for eating lunch. And we ate Box Lunch. There were a hamburger, choco, cookies, an apple and poteto chips in box linch. After lunch, we danced. It was fun. After dance, we played some game. It was fun too. And it was fine weather. So I felt comfortable. In afternoon, we went to Eagle Crest. There were many old people and children. And, the building is clean and big. After school, I and my mom went to some shop. We bought some foods. I was bought magazin. And I had a freezen. It was mixed green tea with mango. During shopping, I found red banana. I was surprised it. And I was bought very big cookie. I was surprised it too. After shopping, we went to home. And we made spaghetti. It was good. I had a nice day. (173words)

08/07/28 Digital Camera Scavenger Hunt

I got up at 6:00 a.m. I ate cereal and hot tea. We left at 7:30 a.m. Today, after ESL, we did Family Panel Discussion with three hostfamily. They are very kind and fun. I asked them one question "What is minesota's famous home cooking?" They answered my question. I couldn't understand English. I'm so sorry. After Family Panel Discussion, we ate lunch. After lunch we went to Roseville Mall by cars. In car, we told Joe about many things. For example, "Happy wife. Happy life." He said "I have never said it. But I always think so." I thought he is good husband. In Mall, we did "Digital Camera Scavenger Hunt." It was game tooking appointed somethings with camera. My group was Ai, Keishi, Yuhei and I. The mall is very good. Almost things is very cheap and cute. I liked book store. There are many kind of books. There are japanese "Manga" too. Next, we went to clothes shops. The clothes is very cute. I bought a pajama. I was happy. But I want to more shopping!! I was pity. After school, I and my mother did the house cleaning. Now my house is clean. I'm happy. (199words)

08/07/27 The Dark Knight

I got up at 7:30 a.m. I had bread. I spread strawberry jam and margarine on bread. We went to dog park this morning too. It was hot. There were many dogs. We walked in dog park. There are a lot of nature. I feel comfortable. In afternoon, we went to movie theater. The movie theater is very big and fun. We watched a movie "The Dark Knight." It was exciting. I had a good experience. Next, we went to my mom'sfriend's house. They are very kind. There are many dogs and two children. We ate dinner. The dinner was chickens, salads, breads and dessert. They were very delicious. After dinner, I learned many words from my hostmother's friends. And I tolk them Japanese words "Konnichiwa, Sayonara, Aisiteru." I had a good time. (133words)

08/07/26 Picnic

I got up at 7:00a.m. I had breakfast. I had a bread and scrambled egg. I was very full. We went to dog park with Riley in this morning. There were a lot of dogs. They are very cute!! They are free in the park. They run, jump and swim in river. The river is Mississippi river. They looked happy. In afternoon, we went to shop "Target." There are a lot of things. I like there. I bought underewars. Next, we went to Chinese restaurant. I ordered Lemonade. But, I surprised it. The color was pink!! The chinese foods were good. The cleak told me that I look Korean. It was fun. Next, we went to another shop "Cub Food." My mother bought brocoli etc.
And, we went to our home. And we made blocoli salad. After that we went to party. The party is interesting. Everyone brought foods. A lot of people came in the house. We played football. I and Ai ate hamburgers and salads. We ate homemade cakes. They are very sweet. And I learned "Happy wife, happy life." This is husband's word. I had a good time. (191words)

08/07/25 Ai's host house

Today, I got up at 6:30 a.m. And I went to school. We learned "Backword" in ESL. For example, "AYAKO" → "OKAYA." 10:30 a.m, we listened to speech. She is professor of Psychology. The speech was about adoption. After speech, we had lunch with Joe and his wife Linda. I did not like Bethel University's poteto salada. After lunch, we did dice game. I was very lucky girl. After school, Ai came my house. She loves Riley. Of course, I love Riley too. He was my host dog. Next, we went to Ai's house. We played with Abigail. She was Ai's host family. She is two years old. She is very cute and naughty. Next, we had dinner. After dinner, I and Ai walked around Ai's house. We met a boy and a dog "Lakusis" and their family. We talked them. I had a good time. (146words)

08/07/23 Bethel University

I got up at 6:00 a.m. I ate cereal and greentea. I and my host mom left to rendezvous. The rendezvous was church. Our university was Bethel. Bethel university is very big. After ESL, we went to trip in Bethel. After trip, I had lunch with Yuki and Ai. After lunch, we lost our way. Afternoon, we went to Mississippi river and we rode on river boat. I felt comfortable. After school, I and my host mom made chicken stew. It was very delicious. I had a nice time. (89words)

Arriving in Minnesota

I found my diary. I went Minnesota for a month last year. I wrote this diary my Minnesota's life. I write this dialy.


08/7/22 I went to Minnesota. I had homestay program.
Today, was very long day. I started from my house for America.
We assembled in our university at 6:45a.m. We went to Fukuoka airport by bus.
I was very sleepy. It was clear day. I felt comfortable. I and Yuki had sandwiches in airport. And we went to Haneda airport by plane. I don't like plane. I had stomachache. And we went to Narita airport by bus. The airport have strict security.
Next, we went to Minnesota by plane. We rode on plane for 11 hours. It was very telling. At length the plane arrived in Minnesota. I was very happy. Many hostfamily was waiting for us. It moved me. Then, Japan was midnight, but Minnesota was noon.
Next, I and my hostmom went to Mexican restaurant with Ai and her hostfamily.
After lunch, I was mom went to grocery store. American has many kind of milk.
And there are many cookies and cereals. After shopping, we went to park. I and my friends introduced Japanese tradition games. Today was very long day. (206words)

School of Rock

This movie is comedy. But it has impression. I think child actors are very cute. And they are good at music instruments. It is cool. The movie use some rock music. Especially, Immigrant Song by Led Zeppelin are most famous song.
When I finish watching the movie, I thought I want to play something music instrument.(56words)

Happy Feet

The movie is cute and exciting. The main character is Mumble. He is Antarctic emperor penguin. They have heartsongs. It is tradition and means to attract a soul mate. Mumble's childhood friend Gloria have very beautiful singing voice. But Mumble have a horrible singing voice. But he is good at tap dancing. This movie's characters are very cute. And their eyes are very beautiful. Like a jewel. Mumble was lonely because his horrible singing voice. Then he met the Amigos. They are adelie penguins. I love them. They are very gaiety and fun.
The movie pick up a big problem. This is over fishing. (104words)